gregory crewdson is an american photographer born on september 26, 1962 in brooklyn, new york, united states. he is known for creating large-scale, cinematic, and psychologically-charged prints of staged scenes set in suburban landscapes and interiors. crewdson directs a large production and lighting crew to construct his images. his work has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, and he has received numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to the field of photography.